Important Resources
- Ready Santa Barbara County
- Rainfall & Reservoir Data
- Sustainable Management of Montecito Groundwater Basin
Groundwater is a vital component of our local water supply. Click here to learn more about SGMA.
- Conservation is a California Way of Life
Smart Meters, Rebates, Conservation Visits, and More! The District is here to support efficient water use. Track your water usage with Watersmart, and customize notifications to suit your property needs. Consider no or low-irrigation landscaping that is appropriate for our local environment and that can withstand cyclical droughts.
- Public Outreach Regarding Copper in Customer Tap Water
Montecito Water District is providing this update to customers regarding water quality and copper testing. Please click here for additional information and frequently asked questions and answers regarding copper in tap water.
CURRENT AGENDA
In person and electronic attendance (teleconferencing) is available for public meetings. Instructions can be found in the agenda.
Calendar
News Highlights
- Montecito Water District Steers Towards Selling a Portion of its State Water Contract Interests Montecito Water District's Board of Directors has approved a non-binding Letter of Intent to sell approximately 40% of the District's State Water contract interests. The…
- Montecito Water District Considers Sale of Partial State Water Contract Interests At their monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Montecito Water District's Board of Directors will consider entering into a non-binding Letter of Intent concerning…
- MONTECITO FIRE DEPARTMENT PARTNERS WITH MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT TO INCREASE FIREFIGHTING RESOURCES DURING HIGH FIRE DANGER Montecito Fire Chief Brian Fallon acknowledges Montecito Water District's Board of Directors for collaboration on new temporary firefighter locations. President Brian Goebel states District collaboration…
- ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT 2025
- Project Update: Seismic Upgrades On Track for First Reservoir Construction is underway on the first of eight of the District's existing water storage reservoirs which are slated for seismic retrofit and/or replacement to reduce…
- Fire Protection and Resiliency Montecito Water District remains ready and prepared to provide water for fighting fires across Montecito and Summerland, and ongoing projects are improving resiliency. Click on…
- Customer Mailer November 2026 An update sharing details on current District news including: State Water Project Possible Partial Sale Opportunity Our Diverse Water Supply Winning Collaborations Budget-in-Brief and more!…
- Happy New (Water) Year!
- On Heat and El Niño
- Partial Sale of State Water Contract Interests Considered on Today’s Agenda
2022 5-YEAR
STRATEGIC PLAN
